2011 Lincoln Navigator problems and complaints
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lincoln Navigator. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (2), Power Train (2), Electrical System (2).
Key takeaways
- 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 11% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 11% |
| Engine | 1 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2011 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-06-24
On [XXX] during sunny, dry weather conditions I was travelling north bound on [XXX] at 25 mph, 4 to 5 car lengths behind the next driver. Driver ahead stopped for a crosswalk, I immediately braked and the anti-lock brake system erroneously engaged which did not allow the navigator to appropriately stop which caused a ...
Power Train - filed 2021-01-18
JANUARY 4, 2021- WHILE CRUISING WITH MY FAMILY ON THE INTERSTATE AT A SPEED OF 75-80 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION RANDOMLY SHIFTED FROM 6TH GEAR TO 2ND OR FIRST GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL ACROSS BOTH LANES AND SPINNING THE MOTOR AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RPM. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND I SHUT OFF THE KEY AND COA...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2018-10-27
ODOMETER DISCREPANCY. 07/28/14. 86,987 09/12/18. 70,447 ACTUAL MILEAGE 73,220
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More for the 2011 Lincoln Navigator
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.